The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Hinge Dating App CEO: Everyone Said Hinge Was A TERRIBLE idea! The 7 Love & Dating Secrets From Hinge’s Founder! AI Will Change Love & Dating!
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Feb 15, 2024 
Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of Hinge, shares his journey from heartbreak to building one of the world's leading dating apps, focusing on meaningful connections. He discusses overcoming addiction and the societal stigma surrounding dating apps, revealing how these experiences shaped his vision. McLeod emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in modern relationships, the evolving dating culture among younger generations, and how AI can enhance matchmaking while maintaining human connections.
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Hinge's Origin
- Justin McLeod, Hinge CEO, built Hinge to find a girlfriend.
- The app's success followed numerous failures.
Addiction and Rehab
- Justin McLeod openly discusses his past struggles with addiction.
- He entered rehab after his freshman year of college due to excessive drinking and drug use.
Meeting Kate
- Justin met Kate in college after rehab, feeling a strong connection.
- Their relationship was tumultuous, marked by on-and-off periods.